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Elastomeric Pusher Pad:

Stainless Steel Dome membrane switch.

A Division of AID

Memtron Input Components
is part of the Interface Technologies Group of Esterline Corporation (NYSE: ESL).

The Interface Technologies Group includes Advanced Input Systems, producer of custom-designed input products using any user-input technology and any display technology.

INTEGRATION OPTIONS

Overview

Data Sheet[PDF | 284 kb]
Tech Bulletin[PDF | 132 kb]

Increase your design capabilities. Place rotors where you couldn’t before with this patented rotary switch that can be incorporated into a traditional polyester membrane switch. The ThiNCoder Rotor is extremely low profile resulting in a thinner, lighter unit and is sealable to keep out dirt and moisture. It also offers an extended life...all at a competitive price.


ThiNcoder
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Attributes

  • Lowest profile encoder available:
    - ultra-thin; non-invasive
    - package thickness below overlay is less than 0.085"
    - only rotor in the world that can be mounted on a flex circuit
  • Low cost:
    - lower component costs
    - integration eliminates secondary assembly processes of typical
    rotors
    - no soldering required
  • Flat panel integration on flex circuit:
    - easily integrated with other switch products including Pushgate™
    and MagnaMouse™ as well as dome and membrane switches into
    one thin panel
    - potential for increased PCB real estate and design flexibility
  • Saves power: no parasitic power required as with optical encoders
  • Design customization (multiple codes and indexing options):
    - analog Potentiometer
    - quadrature (Repeating 2-Bit Gray Code)
    - binary (Repeating 2-Bit Code)
    - low energy circuit capable - dry circuit compatible
    - detents/stops, knobs can be customized
  • Reliable and durable: life of 100,000 rotations
  • Environmentally sealed circuit eliminates through-holes
  • U.S. Patent No.5,666,096; 6,305,071
  • Licensed from Duraswitch www.duraswitch.com



ThiNcoder Rotor
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Design by
Pacific Marketing Group